ASIATODAY.ID, CIKARANG — Swiss flavour and fragrance leader Givaudan has reinforced its long-term commitment to Indonesia by investing CHF50 million (approximately US$60 million or IDR1.1 trillion) in a new production facility in Cikarang, West Java, underscoring the country’s growing role as a manufacturing and food innovation hub in Southeast Asia.
The investment comes as multinational companies continue expanding their presence in Indonesia to meet rising regional demand, diversify supply chains, and capitalize on one of Asia’s fastest-growing consumer markets.
Officially inaugurated on July 3, the new facility spans 24,000 square metres on a 50,000-square-metre site within the Greenland International Industrial Center (GIIC). It will produce savoury, sweet, and snack flavour powders for a wide range of food and beverage applications serving both Indonesia and export markets across the region.
“Our investment reflects Givaudan’s long-term confidence in Indonesia,” Chief Executive Officer Christian Stammkoetter said during the inauguration.
“Indonesia is one of our most important markets. We believe in its long-term growth potential and its strategic role as a manufacturing and innovation hub for Southeast Asia.”
The expansion supports Givaudan’s 2030 Strategy, which focuses on increasing manufacturing capacity, accelerating innovation, and strengthening the company’s footprint in high-growth markets worldwide.
Strengthening Southeast Asia’s Food Industry
Indonesia’s expanding middle class, rising household incomes, rapid urbanisation, and changing consumer preferences continue to drive robust demand for processed food and beverages across Southeast Asia.
According to Stammkoetter, food manufacturers are increasingly seeking flavour technologies that enable healthier products with reduced sugar and salt while maintaining taste and quality.
“We continue to see strong demand across virtually every food category. Consumers increasingly expect healthier products without compromising on taste, creating significant opportunities for innovation,” he said.
The new facility will enhance Givaudan’s ability to serve customers more efficiently, shorten supply chains, and improve production flexibility. The company also plans to increase the use of locally sourced raw materials, supporting Indonesian suppliers while strengthening supply-chain resilience.
Creating Skilled Employment
The Cikarang plant will initially employ around 60 highly skilled workers, with future expansion expected to create several hundred additional jobs.
Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Manpower, Afriansyah Noor, said subsequent investment phases could increase employment to around 400 workers, emphasizing that foreign investment should deliver quality jobs and long-term economic value for local communities.
He also encouraged the company to maintain high labour standards, fair wages, and constructive industrial relations as operations continue to expand.
Sustainability Built into Manufacturing
The facility has been designed in line with Givaudan’s global sustainability commitments.
It incorporates rooftop solar panels, rainwater harvesting systems, renewable electricity partnerships, energy-efficient lighting, and advanced water-management technologies to reduce carbon emissions while improving operational efficiency and resource conservation.
The investment reflects the broader transformation of global manufacturing, where sustainability has become a key competitive advantage alongside productivity and innovation.
Long-Term Confidence in Indonesia
Givaudan has operated in Indonesia for nearly six decades and has invested approximately CHF100 million in the country. In addition to the new Cikarang facility, the company operates manufacturing plants in Cimanggis and a creation and innovation centre in Jakarta that supports food and beverage producers across Indonesia and Southeast Asia.
Globally, Givaudan is the world’s leading company in Taste & Wellbeing and Fragrance & Beauty, employing more than 17,500 people and generating CHF7.5 billion in sales in 2025.
For Givaudan, the Cikarang facility represents more than an expansion of production capacity. It is a strategic investment in Indonesia’s growing role within Southeast Asia’s food manufacturing ecosystem, reflecting increasing international confidence in the country’s industrial capabilities, innovation potential, and sustainable economic future. (AT Network)
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